In a notice issued on Thursday, the authority said facilities would continue operating under their existing contracts during the extension period, but warned that the contracts would lapse at the end of the 14 days, with no further extension.
By David AbonyoSHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi, in a notice dated September 18, directed the facilities involved to put together all documents that may be needed during the verification.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe portal went live at 3pm on Thursday, September 17,2026, and will facilitate applications and contracting of providers under the Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), and Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).
By David AbonyoThe authority said it is seeking input from healthcare providers, facilities, their representative bodies and other interested stakeholders as it prepares to enter into new agreements with facilities that meet inspection, licensing and certification requirements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHealthcare facilities seeking clarification have been instructed to submit written requests through the email address directorbenefitsandclaims@sha.go.ke by July 31.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a notice issued on July 4,2026, SHA said the released funds will be used to settle verified hospital claims for healthcare facilities with outstanding amounts of Sh10 million and below. Before payments are processed, however, healthcare providers will be required to complete a formal sign-off process.
By David AbonyoThe suspension affects services under all major SHA funds, although patients admitted before June 23 will continue receiving treatment. Beneficiaries seeking new services have been advised to seek care at alternative SHA-contracted facilities
By Chrispho OwuorThe authority also allocated Sh2.02 billion to support Primary Health Care (PHC) services, while Sh433 million was paid through the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF).
By David AbonyoThe move, announced on April 1, 2026, ensures that services rendered to eligible POMSF beneficiaries are administered in line with the approved tariffs and guidelines, which are now fully integrated into the SHA claims system.
By David Abonyo